Tap Handle?
01-31-20, 07:39 AM
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Tap Handle?
When the need arises to chase threads in areas where a normal handle won't work what do you use? Chainstay bridge when there is a threaded boss comes to mind.
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Longnose vicegrip.
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I have a set of Lisle (70500) tap sockets that work real good in most hard to reach areas, I encounter.
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A 6 inch adjustable wrench, or if it fits in a small socket or open end wrench.
Just be careful you push it sideways and break it.
Just be careful you push it sideways and break it.
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There are tap extender, much like a drill bit extender. I have a couple. The other neat tap handle tool is a ratcheted handle, which I also use. Andy
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/de...04049?fromRR=Y
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/05041611
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/de...04049?fromRR=Y
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/05041611
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The tap socket sounds good. Yes, I know the slip handle movers back and forth unfortunately it is still in the way.
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I find a 12 (or 8) point socket that fits the tap square end "good enough" and use a ratchet.
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That's my weapon of choice too.
"First, do no harm." I'm REAL careful to be sure the tap is straight. If I can, I run the tap in from the opposite direction to be sure that I have it engaged in good threads.
"First, do no harm." I'm REAL careful to be sure the tap is straight. If I can, I run the tap in from the opposite direction to be sure that I have it engaged in good threads.
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